Serie A Matchweek 37 of the 2025/26 season, scheduled for 17 May 2026, arrives at one of the most important stages of the campaign as the season moves into its final rounds. With very little time left to change the table, every point can be decisive. Teams fighting for the title and European qualification must stay focused and avoid costly mistakes, while clubs involved in the relegation battle face huge pressure to secure the results they need. At this stage, tactical discipline, composure, and efficiency in decisive moments will be vital, as the outcomes from this round could have a major impact on the final Serie A standings. The observations here feed into the wider Serie A predictions for this matchweek, where all games are assessed using a consistent editorial approach.

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AS Roma vs Lazio
AS Roma is currently in 5th place with 67 points after playing 36 matches. The team has achieved 21 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal difference of 55:31, showing great form and a solid balance between offense and defense.
Offensively, they rely on Malen as their main scorer, while Soulé and Wesley França bring speed and creativity, and Rensch and Koné provide extra support in organization. Defensively, they are well-positioned and rarely allow many chances. At home, they play confidently and dominantly. Their style of play is balanced, with control of possession and quick transitions.
Lazio is currently in 9th place with 51 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 13 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal difference of 39:37, showing a mixed season with solid defense but limited offensive effectiveness. Their recent form has been inconsistent.
Offensively, they rely on Isaksen, Cancellieri, and Pedro as their main threats, while Cataldi, Bašić, and Castellanos provide creativity and support. Defensively, they are relatively stable, but not always strong enough when playing away. Their away performance is balanced, with many draws. The style of play is balanced, focusing on organization and transitions.
This match features a team in great form against a guest team that plays inconsistently but can be tricky. Roma will control the game and create more chances, while Lazio will look for space through counterattacks and set pieces. I expect a tough and tactical match with a slight advantage for the home team.
1 (AS Roma to Win)
Predicted CS: 2-0
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Atalanta vs Bologna
Atalanta is currently in 7th place with 58 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 15 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal difference of 50:34, showing that they have a strong and well-organized squad. Their recent form has been a bit up and down, with some fluctuations in their results.
Offensively, they rely on Scamacca and Krstović as their main scorers, while De Ketelaere adds creativity and energy, and Zalewski provides support on the wings. Defensively, they are relatively stable and disciplined. At home, they play confidently and create many chances. Their style of play is balanced, with an attacking approach and a fast pace.
Bologna is currently in 8th place with 52 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 15 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal difference of 45:43, indicating a mixed season with a strong offense and some defensive weaknesses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, showing unstable results.
Offensively, they rely on Orsolini and Castro as their main threats, while Odgaard provides support, and Cambiaghi and Holm bring creativity. Defensively, they are not always reliable, especially against more attacking teams. They perform very well away from home and play with confidence. Their playing style is balanced, focusing on transitions and quick combinations.
This match features two offensively-minded teams with ambitions for a spot in European competitions. Atalanta will try to control the game through possession and pressure, while Bologna will look for chances through quick attacks and transitions. Both teams have enough quality in attack, and the style of play promises a dynamic and open match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1-1
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Cagliari vs Torino
Cagliari is currently in 16th place with 37 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 9 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, with a goal difference of 36:51, indicating an unstable season and defensive issues. Their recent form has been inconsistent, showing mixed results and a lack of stability.
Offensively, they rely on Esposito as their main threat, while Borrelli and Kılıçsoy provide support and energy, and Gaetano and Palestra bring creativity to the team. Defensively, they often leave gaps and concede easy goals. At home, they play with determination, but lack enough confidence. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on transitions and counterattacks.
Torino is currently in 12th place with 44 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 12 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses, with a goal difference of 41:59, showing a mixed season and serious defensive weaknesses. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with unstable results.
Offensively, they rely on Simeone as their main scorer, while Vlašić and Adams provide quality and support in attack. Defensively, they are not stable enough, especially when playing away. They have a poor record on the road and often struggle to earn points. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on organization and direct attacks.
This is a matchup between two teams with inconsistent form and defensive issues. Cagliari will try to take advantage of the home atmosphere and motivation in their fight for survival, while Torino will look for chances through individual quality in attack. I expect a close and tough match with few goals.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1-1
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Como vs Parma
Como is currently in 6th place with 65 points after playing 36 matches. They have achieved 18 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal difference of 60:28, showing that they have a strong and well-organized squad with a solid defense. Their form is decent, although there have been some ups and downs recently.
Offensively, they rely on Douvikas and Nico Paz as their main scorers, while Baturina brings creativity and energy, and Rodriguez and Caqueret play important roles in organizing the team. Defensively, they are stable and disciplined. At home, they play confidently and very effectively. Their style of play is balanced, focusing on ball control and quick combinations.
Parma is currently in 13th place with 42 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 10 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal difference of 27:45, which shows they have a weak attack and issues in defense. Their form has been inconsistent, with mixed results lately.
Offensively, they rely on Pellegrino as their main threat, while Bernabé and Del Prato provide support, and Strefezza and Benedyczak bring creativity. Defensively, they often leave gaps and struggle to maintain consistency. They play solidly away from home, but have many draws. Their playing style is cautious, focusing on organization and transitions.
This match features a team fighting for a spot in European competitions against a guest team that plays carefully and defensively. Como will control the game and apply pressure through possession and offensive actions, while Parma will look for chances through counterattacks. The home team appears to be of higher quality, more stable, and more dangerous in attack.
1 & T1 2+ (Como to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2-1
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Genoa vs AC Milan
Genoa is currently in 14th place with 41 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 10 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses, with a goal difference of 40:48, indicating a mixed season and some defensive issues. Their recent form has been inconsistent, showing unstable results.
Offensively, they rely on Colombo and Malinovskyi as their main threats, while Østigård provides presence during set pieces, and Aarón Martín brings creativity on the left side. Defensively, they often leave gaps and concede goals. At home, they play hard, but lack enough consistency. Their playing style is cautious, focusing on organization and transitions.
AC Milan is currently in 4th place with 67 points after playing 36 matches. The team has achieved 19 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal difference of 50:32, showing that they have a strong and well-balanced squad. Their recent form has been a bit shaky, but they still remain competitive in the race for the top.
Offensively, they rely on Leão and Pulisic as their main attacking threats, while Rabiot and Ricci bring creativity and control to the midfield. Defensively, they are relatively stable and organized. When playing away, they perform confidently and have a very good record. Their style of play is balanced, featuring an offensive approach and quick combinations.
This match will see a home team trying to close down the game against a visiting team with greater individual quality and ambitions for a high ranking. Genoa will look for chances through counterattacks, while Milan will control the game and possession. I expect a tough match, but with a slight edge for the visitors due to their superior squad and greater attacking power.
2 (AC Milan to Win)
Predicted CS: 0-2
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Inter vs Verona
Inter is in 1st place with 85 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 27 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal difference of 85:31, showing a dominant season and a great balance between offense and defense. Their form is excellent, with a series of positive results and high intensity in their play.
Offensively, they rely on Lautaro Martínez and Thuram as their main scorers, while Çalhanoğlu brings creativity and danger from the midfield, and Dimarco and Barella contribute significantly to the organization. Defensively, they are stable and well-organized. At home, they play dominantly and very confidently. Their style of play is balanced, with control of possession and quick combinations.
Verona is currently in 19th place with 20 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 3 wins, 11 draws, and 22 losses, with a goal difference of 24:58, which shows serious issues in both offense and defense. Their recent form is very weak, with few positive results lately.
Offensively, they rely on Orban as their main threat, while Giovane and Bowie provide support, although Giovane has limited creativity. Defensively, they often leave gaps and concede easy goals. Away from home, their performance is poor, and they rarely earn points. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on defense and counterattacks.
This is a matchup between the champion and a team that has been struggling with serious issues all season. Inter will control the game from the very start, having a lot of possession and creating many chances, while Verona will likely sit back and focus on defense. The gap in quality, form, and confidence is huge.
1 & T1 2+ (Inter to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2-0
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Juventus vs Fiorentina
Juventus is currently in 3rd place with 68 points after playing 36 matches. The team has achieved 19 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal difference of 59:30, showing that they have a strong and well-organized squad with solid defense. Their recent form has been good, with consistent results and reliable gameplay.
Offensively, they rely on Yildiz as their main threat, while David and Cambiaso add quality and energy, and McKennie plays an important role in creating chances. Defensively, they are stable and disciplined. At home, they play dominantly and rarely drop points. Their style of play is balanced, with control of the tempo and quick transitions.
Fiorentina is currently in 15th place with 38 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 8 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal difference of 38:49, indicating an unstable season and defensive issues. Their recent form has been weak, lacking consistency and effectiveness.
Offensively, they rely on Kean, Mandragora, and Gudmundsson as their main threats, while Nicolussi Caviglia adds creativity in the midfield. Defensively, they often leave gaps and concede goals, especially when playing away. Their away performances are inconsistent, making it hard for them to achieve positive results. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on organization and counterattacks.
This match features a team fighting for the top and a guest team with unstable form and defensive problems. Juventus will control the game and create more chances, while Fiorentina will try to respond through transitions. The home team appears much more stable, especially in defense, and has a clear advantage in front of their fans.
1 (Juventus to Win)
Predicted CS: 1-0
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Pisa vs Napoli
Pisa is currently in 20th place with 18 points after playing 36 matches. The team has achieved 2 wins, 12 draws, and 22 losses, resulting in a goal difference of 25:66, which indicates serious issues in both offense and defense. Their form is very weak, with a series of negative results leading to a drop in confidence.
Offensively, they rely on Moreo and Nzola as their main threats, while Caracciolo adds danger during set pieces, and Leris and Tramoni provide limited creativity. Defensively, they often make mistakes and concede many goals. At home, their performance is very poor. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on defense and counterattacks.
Napoli is in 2nd place with 70 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 21 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal difference of 54:36, showing that they have a strong and well-balanced squad. Their form has been a bit up and down lately, but the team still has a lot of individual talent.
Offensively, they rely on Højlund and McTominay as their main scorers, while Politano adds danger from the wings. Defensively, they are relatively stable and organized. When they play away, they are confident and know how to control matches. Their style of play is balanced, with possession and quick combinations.
This match is between a team fighting to stay in the league and a team aiming for the top and a spot in the Champions League. Pisa will try to close down the game and look for chances through counterattacks, but the quality, form, and experience are clearly on Napoli’s side. I expect the visitors to control the game and create many more chances.
2 (Napoli to Win)
Predicted CS: 0-3
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Sassuolo vs Lecce
Sassuolo is in 11th place with 49 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 14 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, with a goal difference of 44:46, showing a mixed season and some defensive weaknesses. Their form has been unstable lately, with mixed results.
Offensively, they rely on Pinamonti and Berardi as their main scorers, while Laurienté adds speed and creativity, and Thorstvedt provides support from the midfield. Defensively, they often leave space and concede goals. At home, they play solidly and can be dangerous. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on transitions and direct attacks.
Lecce is currently in 17th place with 32 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 8 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses, with a goal difference of 24:48, which shows they have issues in attack and an unstable defense. Their recent form has been weak, with very few positive results.
Offensively, they rely on Banda as their main threat, while Coulibaly and Štulić provide support, and Gallo and Berisha bring creativity. Defensively, they are not very secure and often concede easy goals. They struggle to earn points when playing away. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on organization and counterattacks.
This match features a home team with greater offensive quality against a visitor fighting for survival. Sassuolo will try to control the game and create more chances, while Lecce will look for space through transitions. Given the playing styles of both teams and the importance of the points, I expect a careful match with a limited number of chances.
1X (Sassuolo to Win or Draw)
Predicted CS: 1-0
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Udinese vs Cremonese
Udinese is currently in 10th place with 50 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 14 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal difference of 45:46, showing a balanced squad with solid form lately.
Offensively, they rely on Keinan Davis as their main scorer, while Atta and Ekkelenkamp provide support and energy in the attack, and Zaniolo brings creativity and organization. Defensively, they are not always stable and can concede goals. At home, their performance is inconsistent, but they often create enough chances for a positive result. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on discipline and transitions.
Cremonese is currently in 18th place with 31 points after playing 36 matches. The team has 7 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses, with a goal difference of 30:53, indicating weak performance and serious defensive issues. Their form is unstable, with few positive results recently.
Offensively, they rely on Bonazzoli and Vardy as their main threats, while Terracciano provides support, and Vandeputte and Zerbin bring creativity. Defensively, they often leave space and concede easy goals. They struggle to earn points when playing away. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on counterattacks and defense.
This match features a stable home team against a guest fighting for survival. Udinese will try to control the game through possession and better organization, while Cremonese will look for chances through transitions. The home team seems more consistent and of higher quality, so I expect a match with few chances and goals.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2-0
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This matchweek can be viewed alongside insights from Serie A Matchweek 36 predictions and the forthcoming coverage in Serie A Matchweek 38 predictions.